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13 Overturned Supreme Court Cases
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The U.S. Supreme Court may be the highest court in the land, but the justices that sit on the bench sometimes reverse course. It doesn't happen often, but here are 13 Supreme Court cases in history that have been overturned.
How the Panama Canal Makes Water Flow Uphill
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The Panama Canal has been one of the world's biggest engineering feats since it was built nearly by hand in the 1900s.
Is it rude to knit in public?
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Knitting may seem like a harmless activity, but it's not always appropriate. Find out whether it is rude to knit in public at HowStuffWorks.
How Bartering Works
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Bartering and the barter system are alive and well, but how do they work in our modern age? Learn about the barter system and bartering.
How the IRS Works
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The IRS or Internal Revenue Service handles taxes. Learn about the history of the IRS and how it enforces taxes.
Beer Ads and Wild West Shows Hyped the Myth of Custer's Heroic 'Last Stand'
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Beer ads and wild west shows transformed 'Custer's Last Stand' into a mythical story of 'good' versus 'evil.'
What Is MS-13 and Why Is It So Scary?
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President Donald Trump says deporting members of MS-13 will make the U.S. safer. HowStuffWorks looks at the gang's history and whether it's that simple.
Top 10 Ghost Tours
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Ghost tours give tourists the opportunity to brush shoulders with spirits, or at the least, hear a few good ghost stories. Learn about ghost tours.
Locked and Loaded: Take a Shot at Our Firearms Quiz
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Cannons, howitzers and other artillery pieces produce more bang for the buck, but they're not so easy to carry in a holster. That's why armies need firearms. Now it's time to see if you're a firearms fanatic or a fizzling dud.
Capitalize This! The State Capitals Quiz
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Every state has a capital city, which houses the government where all the legislative action happens. How much do you know about these capitals?